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FE56 NXZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,278 mi
Last recorded57,278 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 NXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 57,278 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 52,792 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

h/brake travel

Fail 6 Mar 2023 52,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

h/brake efficiency only just met

h/brake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear metal brake slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,022 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 48,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,706 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 23,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,378 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,711 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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FE56 NXZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 NXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE56 NXZ?

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What year was FE56 NXZ registered?

FE56 NXZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FE56 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NXZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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